7+ Quit Deed Forms | PDF

In the real estate world, a quitclaim deed is a legal document you use to give up your rights over some property. A quitclaim is only one of three kinds of Deed Forms – the other two being general warranty deed and special warranty deed.

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Quitclaims are most often used to transfer property within a family without a warranty, because often no money is involved. If property is about to exchange hands for money, you’ll want a lawyer to look over the claim.

This can be tricky business, so make sure you’ve got the details right. Here is a list of free PDF samples of quitclaim deed forms for reference and use.

Printable Quit Deed Form

Quit Deed Transfer Form

Some Warnings When Using Quitclaim Deeds

Quitclaim Deed Forms are also called the “non-warranty” deed. They are different in this way from the general and special warranty deeds, which at least promises the good state of the property under question. With this in mind, remember:

Quitclaim deeds only transfer the legal interest (i.e. the rights to own and use) of a property. If the grantor has no actual interest, the grantee gets practically no value or warranty.

Only accept quitclaim deeds from grantors you know and trust. This usually means quitclaims are used between parent and successor, between siblings, or when adding the name of a new husband or wife to the title you already own.

Also, a quitclaim only affects the ownership and name on the deed. It does nothing to a mortgage, and the financial responsibilities still stay with the one who originally signed for the loan.